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Nurse visa sponsorship jobs in the U.S. are most commonly filed under EB-3 green cards, which require PERM labor certification and at least two years of experience. Employers in hospitals, long-term care, and staffing agencies sponsor RNs and LPNs year-round, with no cap on EB-3 petitions, though per-country backlogs apply.
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Get Access To All JobsGreenstaff Medical is seeking qualified Registered Nurses currently residing in Canada who are interested in building their nursing career in the United States.
We work with healthcare facilities across the U.S. and support internationally educated and internationally mobile nurses through the recruitment, U.S. licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation process.
Depending on your qualifications, licensure, experience, and career goals, you may be considered for TN visa opportunities or employer-sponsored EB-3 permanent residency opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities with healthcare facilities across the United States
- Potential TN visa opportunities for eligible Canadian nurses
- Potential EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for qualifying candidates
- U.S. nursing licensing and credentialing support
- Immigration and compliance guidance
- Relocation support
- Dedicated support from an experienced international nurse recruitment team
- Long-term career and professional development opportunities
- Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree
- Active Registered Nurse license in Canada
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred
- NCLEX-RN passed, scheduled, or currently in progress
- Strong English communication skills
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcomed:
o Medical-Surgical
o ICU
o Emergency/ER
o Telemetry
o Operating Room/OR
o Home care
o Long-Term Care
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Apply Today:
If you are a Registered Nurse currently living in Canada and are interested in pursuing a nursing career in the United States, we would like to hear from you.
International nurses currently outside the U.S. and ready to begin the process are also encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
Greenstaff Medical is seeking qualified Registered Nurses currently residing in Canada who are interested in building their nursing career in the United States.
We work with healthcare facilities across the U.S. and support internationally educated and internationally mobile nurses through the recruitment, U.S. licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation process.
Depending on your qualifications, licensure, experience, and career goals, you may be considered for TN visa opportunities or employer-sponsored EB-3 permanent residency opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities with healthcare facilities across the United States
- Potential TN visa opportunities for eligible Canadian nurses
- Potential EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for qualifying candidates
- U.S. nursing licensing and credentialing support
- Immigration and compliance guidance
- Relocation support
- Dedicated support from an experienced international nurse recruitment team
- Long-term career and professional development opportunities
- Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree
- Active Registered Nurse license in Canada
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred
- NCLEX-RN passed, scheduled, or currently in progress
- Strong English communication skills
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is welcomed:
o Medical-Surgical
o ICU
o Emergency/ER
o Telemetry
o Operating Room/OR
o Home care
o Long-Term Care
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Apply Today:
If you are a Registered Nurse currently living in Canada and are interested in pursuing a nursing career in the United States, we would like to hear from you.
International nurses currently outside the U.S. and ready to begin the process are also encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Nurse
Get your CGFNS credentials evaluated early
Many U.S. employers require a CGFNS certificate or VisaScreen before they'll file your PERM or I-140. Start the evaluation process before you apply, since it typically takes several months and delays the entire sponsorship timeline if missing.
Target hospitals with approved PERM filings
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify hospitals and nursing facilities that have recently certified PERM applications for RN or LPN roles. Employers with active PERM history are already set up to sponsor and far less likely to back out mid-process.
Understand your EB-3 priority date before accepting an offer
If you're from India or China, the EB-3 backlog can run years. Confirm your priority date and check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before committing to a sponsoring employer, so you understand how long you'll wait for a green card.
Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for nursing employers with confirmed PERM and EB-3 filing history. Filtering by role and location shows you which facilities are actively sponsoring, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never filed for a foreign nurse.
Confirm your state nursing license before the PERM is filed
PERM requires the job requirements to match the actual position. If your employer lists state licensure as a requirement, you must hold it before PERM is certified. Some states grant temporary licenses to foreign-educated nurses while your application is pending.
Clarify who covers immigration fees in your offer letter
PERM labor certification and I-140 petition costs are legally the employer's responsibility, but some facilities try to pass attorney fees to the nurse. Confirm in writing that your employer covers PERM and I-140 costs before signing any employment agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What visa types do employers use to sponsor nurses?
Most employer-sponsored nurses come through the EB-3 green card, which requires PERM labor certification and an I-140 immigrant visa petition. Some hospitals also use the H-1B visa for advanced practice nurses in specialty roles, but standard RN positions don't consistently meet the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. J-1 visa and H-2B visa are rarely used for nursing.
Does a nursing degree from outside the U.S. qualify for visa sponsorship?
Yes, but it must be evaluated for equivalency to a U.S. nursing degree. CGFNS International is the most widely recognized evaluation body for foreign-educated nurses. You'll also need to pass the NCLEX-RN to obtain U.S. licensure, which is required before most employers will complete the PERM filing or allow you to start work.
How long does the EB-3 green card process take for nurses?
The timeline depends heavily on your country of birth. For most nationalities (Rest of World), EB-3 priority dates are current or close to current, meaning the process can move within 12 to 24 months from PERM filing to green card approval. For nurses born in India or China, per-country backlogs can extend the wait by several years.
Where can I find employers actively sponsoring nurses right now?
Migrate Mate lists nursing employers with verified PERM and EB-3 sponsorship history, searchable by city and role type. This lets you focus your applications on facilities that have already committed to sponsoring foreign nurses rather than approaching employers who may not have an established immigration process.
Can a nurse change employers during the green card process?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, you can change to a same or similar nursing role with a new employer without losing your place in the green card queue. USCIS defines same or similar by O*NET occupational category, so the new role must closely match your original petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Nurse jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.